September 7, 2025 (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) — Saudi Arabia has officially taken a major leap into the future of logistics with the country’s first drone-enabled parcel delivery trial. The Transport General Authority (TGA), in collaboration with Aramex, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), and the National Industrial Development & Logistics Program (NIDLP), successfully operated a drone flight from Jeddah Islamic Port to Al Balad.

This milestone initiative aims to assess the potential of unmanned aerial vehicles in postal services, e-commerce logistics, and rapid last-mile delivery. The pilot demonstrates how drones can enhance efficiency, reduce delivery times, and contribute to sustainability goals across the Kingdom’s logistics ecosystem, as highlighted in the Saudi Press Agency announcement

“This is a significant step toward integrating advanced air mobility into national logistics operations,” a TGA spokesperson said. “It supports Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and Smart Mobility vision under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.”

Why This Trial Matters

• Faster last-mile delivery solutions for customers

• Reduced congestion and emissions compared to road transport

• Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a regional logistics hub

• Encouraging private-sector innovation through strategic partnerships

The successful flight underscores growing momentum for commercial UAVs in the region, and further trials are expected as regulators work to accelerate safe deployment standards for autonomous delivery networks.